Kelly's Cork Renew Sealer (2.2 fl oz) - Waterproof & Protect Cork Surfaces w/ Brush Applicator - Water Based Formula Dries Clear, Prevents Drying & Breaking Down of Sandles, Shoes, Fishing Rod, Coasters

I bought a pair of Clarks Women's Caslynn Shae cork platform sandals and, as I was reading the reviews, I found that some lovely woman had suggested using this product to seal and protect the cork. What a great idea! I taped off the nubuck and the insole with plastic packing tape and painted the cork platforms before wearing them. They look terrific - the product leaves a subtle sheen that's very attractive and it dries clear. It's easy to use too - it goes on white so you can see spots you've missed, it's an easy consistency to paint with, and the brush comes attached to the lid so it stores in the bottle. I also bought Clarks Women's Palima Palm sandals in gold and white and they both have cork soles so they're next. Then my old Birks, see if I can give them a new lease on life. This bottle will last forever! I am extremely pleased with this product, and my results with it so far. Recommend 100%! Update 7/12/16: My Birks and Clark's Palima Palm look terrific! Check this out - I bought a pair of beat-up, pre-owned Mephisto Helen sandals that have multiple cracks in the cork platforms. I wouldn't have bought them if I didn't know I could fix them with Cork Renew. I applied 3 coats of CR directly to the cracks (leaving 2hrs between coats to dry), then covered all of the exposed cork with 1 layer of the product. See the before+after pix below - you can't even see the cracks! The Cork Renew filled the cracks and reinforced the rest of the exposed cork. So this stuff not only protects, but repairs and restores! And it makes the cork waterproof! It's magic, and I'd give it 10 stars if I could. I'm back to buy more because I was holding the bottle in the same hand as the sandal and, when I turned the sandal over, I turned the bottle over too. Note to self: don't do that again, it looks better on the shoes! (BTW, you don’t need to tape off the shoes before applying Cork Renew. The brush is stiff and easy enough to maneuver. If you do get some on the upper or outsole, just wipe it off before it dries.)

This is the best brand of cork sealer I have ever used (and, amazingly, the least expensive as well). Goes on smooth, dries clear, does the job it was meant to on Birkenstock, Haflinger, Stegmann and other high quality cork foot bed shoes. Really extends the life of the shoe, and makes them wearable in the rain with no issues. I have been wearing cork soled shoes year round in the Seattle rain for many years, and cork seal makes a huge difference. One bottle should last for at least 10 pair of shoes (or redoing the same pair of shoes 10 times after the seal eventually wears off). A tiny investment in time and money to greatly extend the life of your very expensive cork soled shoes. You will be glad you used this. I recommend putting on two coats (let dry in between), when the shoes are brand new. After that, check the cork every 6 months or so to see if it needs a recoat. If the cork is looking dry or dull, slap on another coat. It goes on sort of milky, but dries clear. This is actually a plus, as you can easily see where you have already applied the product.

Love love love this stuff! I bought a pair of old Birkenstocks from the thrift store at my local Air Force base for $1, and they were pretty gross. I scrubbed them hard with powdered oxiclean, dish soap, and pretty much anything else I could find. I watched cleaning videos for old Birks, and you can totally restore the suede footbed by using sandpaper and completely sanding off the shiny toe/heel footprints! Anyway, the finish on the cork was peeling and I might have scrubbed a bit too hard with my bristle brush as well, because some little chunks of cork were falling off. I need something to seal the cork. So, I bought the Cadillac brand (green bottle) and it did almost nothing. I was super frustrated, and bought this, which looked more like the stuff they used in restoration videos I’d watched - it looks like a thin white Elmers glue. And it WORKED!!!! Perfectly shiny, seals in the cork! The bottle says it waterproofs unlike the other stuff I got. If you put it on as thick as my picture, it’ll puddle a bit as it dries, so it’s best to do two thin coats instead. You can see the difference between the two brands in my pic.

Not a bad price. This is a white liquid that is applied with a brush. It dries clear. Works perfectly. I have one complaint. When I first got it open, there was a plastic piece on the top that had a small opening that kind of restricted the amount of fluid pulled out on the brush. It was helpful. The second time I opened the bottle, it was gone, and had apparently gotten stuck up inside the lid. This made application of the product a little messier, but once I got the hang of it, not bad. I just think if you design a functional piece, it should actually function. Would still recommend. Pics show one of my attempts at application, and then the dried product.

Used it on my clogs and works well. Very thick and seals the cork effectively. Highly recommended to keep your clogs in good shape.

The product arrived in a well sealed bottle and wrapped in 2 layers of plastic cling wrap which helped if it leaked (it didn't) in transit and also presumable to stop from drying out. It has a consistency of watery white glue. I initialy used to put two coats on my burkinstocks. I have 3 pairs. Two coasts on each of 3 pairs, used very little of the sealer. It dries clear in about 30 minutes with a glossy coating. It filled in tiny cracks in the cork. Once I used it, I resealed the bottle using plastic wrap as well as others had complained of it drying out. It appears to do a good job. Easily wipes off before it dries, if you happen to "paint outside the lines". I'd buy again if I ever run out, but looks like this bottle will last a long time. Only thought is that once sealer in bottle is below the supplied brush, will the brush become hard? But you can use a small paint brush if it does.

Used several coats on my Birkenstock sandals. Works really well to seal, restore and protect the fraying cork. Highly recommended.

Works perfectly! Dries clear. Literally half the price of the one sold by Birkenstock, no brainer! 😀

Hope that title helps people out there, luckily i just did a bit before I started reading more online. This item is only for use on the side exposed part of the cork soles, NOT on the furry footbed of birks.

Excellent Way cheaper than Birkenstock brand Goes on white but dries clear, even if applied in a thicker layer. My Birkenstock cork looks new